We will board the liveaboard in Saumlaki, one of the easternmost islands in Indonesia. We'll then sail north through the Banda Sea through a chain of islands and atolls known as the Forgotten Islands. One of the attractions of the Banda Sea, besides us most likely being the only boat in the area, are the reefs. They are absolutely mind-blowing. The coral is so dense that you will be hard-pressed to see any patches of the reef's limestone foundation. Many of the reefs consist of expansive fringing hard coral plateaus that extend from the island or atoll and then eventually drop off into the deep blue. These walls or slopes are covered in sponges, colorful soft corals, and sea fans. Additionally, there will be plenty of reef dwellers like dazzling schools of tropical fish, larger pelagic species like tunas, jacks, and batfish passing in the blue, and juvenile reef sharks patrolling the shallows. It's also the time of the year when the blue whales start their migration south to Australia. Thus, it may be possible to spot one or several from the boat.

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** NOW SOLD ** 'Seaview', a 2013 Hanse 445, is now offered exclusively for sale with YOTI in Melbourne. Seaview is a unique opportunity to purchase a boat that is as close to new as it is possible to get. With only 20 engine hours, she has been barely used. Featuring full teak decks, bow thruster, powered winches and a superb Simrad electronics package an inspection is must. Seaview had a full service and antifoul in October 2015 and presents in stunning condition. Contact YOTI for further details or to arrange inspection in Melbourne. Jeremy Larkin 0411 059 183 http://www.yoti.com.au/listing/hanse-445-seaview

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Motorboat - Både sælges, Beneteau Antares 7.80, 2013 DKK 340.000 Scanboat https://www.scanboat.com/en/boat-market/boats/motorboat-beneteau-antares-780-17515393

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Nautitech in comparison to the two major players in production catamarans are famed for their performance and are often the sailors choice in catamaran terms uncompromising in their pursuit of a preferred balance between comfort and performance. This one is a rather special example taken away from the factory at an early stage by its wealthy discerning owner keen to adopt a greener approach to sailing. In fact this one can not fairly be compared to a run of the mill production Nautitech, as it was originally built as a project to promote an upgraded option called "Greenboat" as a commercial venture, bristling with high tech upgraded equipment on all levels offering a much more luxurious fit out altogether. The Nautitech is a pretty looking catamaran, spacious and a spritely sailing catamaran, which really does knock spots of most of its rivals in its factory fitted standard guise, but this one is in another league . The condition of this pocket superyacht is beautiful and no prospective purchaser would fail to be impressed with every aspect inside and out. If your looking for a Nautitech in this size range you will not find a better example.

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Two big launches at opposite ends of the world. On top, the 32m Ultim trimaran Gitana 18 headed out from her base in Lorient on the west coast of France for her maiden sail. Down under the Kiwis slipped their dock lines in Auckland to take their newly reconfigured AC75 out for its first sail. Both are big steps forward, both were carefully choreographed affairs and both represent the first steps in two new generations at the very leading edge of the sport.

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